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Mar 11, 2007 | 10:02 AM

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BaLListic_EVO

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i guess im just special i have almost 80k now and never had this problem...

Mar 11, 2007 | 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Blue By You Evo

its common for the dipstick to come out or be pushed out during hard driving conditions such as auto-x and circut events. u can use a zip tie to tie it down.

thats what i do

Mar 11, 2007 | 11:44 AM

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I use a spring. Much esier than tie wrapping everytime you check oil

+1 ^^^ this is what I do too...never had a problem on my VIII and do the same w/ the IX

Mar 11, 2007 | 04:18 PM

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https://secure.buschurracing.com/cat...ae694d119cacf0
Dipstick retention Spring

Mar 11, 2007 | 04:20 PM

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A new PCV and dipstick would be a good start to resolve the issue. Total of like $20 and 2 minutes of labor.

Feb 8, 2008 | 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Lancerlover

A new PCV and dipstick would be a good start to resolve the issue. Total of like $20 and 2 minutes of labor.

For something just as effective, nice looking, and just as cheap, we have the Garage HRS oil dipstick stoppers in stock, and ready to ship.

If anyone is interested, please feel free to pm, e-mail, or call us for details.

Feb 8, 2008 | 01:23 PM

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GARAGE HRS OIL DIPSTICK STOPPER

Feb 8, 2008 | 01:42 PM

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Feb 8, 2008 | 01:45 PM

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Bom's Evo

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that crap happened to me awhile back too. I bought the buschur spring retention thing. It's a pita to clean up all that crap!

Feb 8, 2008 | 01:49 PM

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$1 fix, just use the zip-ties, i know some web sites are selling a spring thingy, that you tight on both ends.

Feb 8, 2008 | 04:20 PM

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If you choose to zip tie it, just don't overtighten the zip tie, otherwise you run the risk of snapping the plastic handle off the dipstick, which will then drop down into the tube ... don't ask me how I know this ...